Capital Accountant
Reference: NOV20247576
Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 24th Nov 2024
Location: Liverpool
Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days
Liverpool, hybrid working (2 days per week on site)
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and teaching in tropical diseases. For over a century, we are proud to have contributed to improving global health by researching diseases that primarily affect developing countries. Our work has been recognised by some highly prestigious awards, including business of the year by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and recently being ranked in the top 5.3% of universities in the world.
We are looking to hire an interim Capital Accountant to join our award-winning finance team, who will provide a high level of professional accounting and management support to the Head of Finance Operations and Director of Finance. This role will focus on robust capital management, in particular management of large, high profile building projects, plus responsibility for the expenditure budget and management of funding, including reporting to external funders.
Key responsibilities include:
Capital Management
1. Work closely with the Financial Accountant in maintaining the fixed asset register and producing capital reports
2. Lead on managing the capital reporting for key capital projects such as renovations across multiple LSTM buildings, including reporting to external funders
3. Review the fixed asset register within the new TechnologyOne finance system and work with LSTM Financial Accountants to review system set up and controls, making improvements as necessary
4. Provide cashflow forecasts related to capital activity
5. Lead on management of LSTM and Group capital programme
Treasury Support
1. Provide support and oversight to the Senior Financial Accountant in production of capital cashflow forecasts and cashflow reporting to management
2. Work with the Senior Financial Accountant to identify surplus working capital and opportunities for short, medium or longer term investment to maximise returns
General Support to Finance Team
1. Effectively project manage appropriate cross functional projects throughout LSTM
2. Providing of support and input to the entire Finance Operations team, offering insight and expertise into issues or projects that arise
3. Monthly management of balance sheet reconciliations, working with all parts of the Finance department to ensure reconciliations are completed and signed off promptly
The successful candidate will bring:
1. ACCA or ACA qualification (or equivalent)
2. Previous experience as an accountant, with up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial and accounting procedures
3. Experience of using accounting software is essential, and any experience of system improvements would be beneficial
4. Proven experience of financial management and reporting within a regulated environment
5. Experience of capital management
6. Proactive approach to problem-solving by identifying issues and finding appropriate solutions
7. Strong analytical skills, with meticulous attention to detail
8. Ability to communicate financial matters to non-financial staff at all levels
Experience in treasury management, dealing with multiple currencies and/or tax management would also be highly advantageous, however, this is not essential.
Additional benefits of joining LSTM:
1. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
2. Generous occupational pension schemes
3. Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
4. Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
5. High street discounts and cashback offers
6. Government-backed cycle to work scheme
7. Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
Application process:
To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.
About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.
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